De Havilland Dhc Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 353 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2022 | Anchorage, AK | N9776R | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle …The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle of attack, a loss of control and impact with the water. |
| Jul 10, 2018 | Hydaburg, AK | N3952B | Serious (6) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into te…The pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| May 16, 2011 | Baltimore, MD | N351NG | Serious (1) | — | an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. |
| Feb 03, 2008 | Denver, CO | N444YV | Serious (1) | — | The encounter with severe turbulence causing serious injury to the flight attendant. |
| Jul 31, 2006 | Juneau, AK | N93356 | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting the surface of the water. Factors associ…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting the surface of the water. Factors associated with the accident were the flat-light and glassy water conditions, which affected the pilot's ability to see the surface of the water. |
| May 22, 2006 | Kodiak, AK | N1543 | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his selection of unsuitable terrain (rough water) for takeoff, which resulted in a co…The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his selection of unsuitable terrain (rough water) for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with ocean swells during takeoff initial climb, and a hard emergency landing and a roll over. Factors contributing to the accident were a windshear, rough water, and buckling of the float assemblies when the airplane struck the waves. |
| Dec 16, 2005 | Tamarindo, CS | TI-AZQ | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 2005 | Ketchikan, AK | N6868B | Serious (1) | minor |
An electrical arc on the exterior of a fuel pressure line that initiated a fuel leak and fire during cruise flight, which resulted in serious injuries…An electrical arc on the exterior of a fuel pressure line that initiated a fuel leak and fire during cruise flight, which resulted in serious injuries to the pilot as he performed an emergency landing on the water. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel. |
| Jun 04, 2005 | Rittman, OH | N3434 | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. |
| Sep 24, 2004 | Richmond, VA | N665WB | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was …The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall followed by the airplane impacting a grassy area next to the runway. |
| Jun 16, 2001 | Ottawa, IL | N30EA | Serious (1) | minor | the failure of the passenger to maintain clearance from the windmilling propeller after exiting the airplane. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Decatur, TX | N120BA | Serious (5) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's exceeding aircraft weight an…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's exceeding aircraft weight and balance limits and the dust devil. |
| Sep 22, 2000 | CLEARWATER, CA | CFOES | Serious (2) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 1997 | WINLOCK, WA | N6004A | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment during touchdown and failure to maintain directional control. A wet runway was a factor. |
| Aug 19, 1995 | HAMMOND, WI | N320WM | Serious (2) | destroyed |
an overload failure of the right horizontal support tube assembly which the pilot/owner had modified to be adjustable. A factor in the accident was th…an overload failure of the right horizontal support tube assembly which the pilot/owner had modified to be adjustable. A factor in the accident was the corn. |
| May 26, 1995 | BISCARROSSE, FR | N67672 | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 1994 | FRIDAY HARBOR, WA | N6782L | Serious (1) | — | THE PILOT'S ACCIDENTAL EXTENSION OF HIS HAND INTO THE ARC OF THE TURNING PROPELLER. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH WINDS DURING THE DOCKING PROCESS. |
| Mar 23, 1993 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | N928HA | Serious (1) | — |
THE OPERATOR'S LACK OF ADEQUATE INSTRUCTIONS TO CREWMEMBERS AS TO WHEN FLIGHT ATTENDANTS CAN RESUME CABIN DUTIES AFTER BEING TOLD TO BE SEATED BY THE …THE OPERATOR'S LACK OF ADEQUATE INSTRUCTIONS TO CREWMEMBERS AS TO WHEN FLIGHT ATTENDANTS CAN RESUME CABIN DUTIES AFTER BEING TOLD TO BE SEATED BY THE CAPTAIN. |
| Mar 05, 1993 | PHILADELPHIA, PA | N175RA | Serious (1) | — |
AN ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE DURING FINAL APPROACH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT WAS NOT SEATED WITH A SEAT BELT FAS…AN ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE DURING FINAL APPROACH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT WAS NOT SEATED WITH A SEAT BELT FASTENED. |
| Mar 03, 1991 | FINGER LAKE, AK | N5349G | Serious | — | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| Jan 28, 1991 | NOME, AK | N212NY | Serious (2) | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 PISTON LINKRODS WHICH WERE BROKEN AT THE MASTER ROD ATTACH END. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UN…THE FAILURE OF THE 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 PISTON LINKRODS WHICH WERE BROKEN AT THE MASTER ROD ATTACH END. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH, UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| Jan 18, 1991 | TWO MOON BAY, AK | N4294K | Serious (2) | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE A STALL WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Jul 13, 1989 | KODIAK, AK | N5354G | Serious (2) | substantial | PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT INTO KNOW IFR FLT CONDITIONS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH RISING TERRAIN. |
| Jun 24, 1989 | ILIAMNA, AK | N5595M | Serious (2) | substantial | INADEQUATE ANNUAL INSPECTION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Jun 17, 1988 | TAU, AQ | N202RH | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |